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Reviews (685)
What Guests Are Saying
The Black Canyon of the Gunnison South Rim Campground offers breathtaking views and a peaceful environment, making it a great spot for camping. Many reviewers praised the cleanliness of the facilities and the helpfulness of the camp host, as well as the accessibility of restrooms and water. However, recent wildfires have led to some sites being less than ideal, with limited shade and closeness of campsites, which affected some visitors' experiences. Overall, it remains a beautiful destination worth visiting despite the challenges.
What Guests Are Saying
The Black Canyon of the Gunnison South Rim Campground offers breathtaking views and a peaceful environment, making it a great spot for camping. Many reviewers praised the cleanliness of the facilities and the helpfulness of the camp host, as well as the accessibility of restrooms and water. However, recent wildfires have led to some sites being less than ideal, with limited shade and closeness of campsites, which affected some visitors' experiences. Overall, it remains a beautiful destination worth visiting despite the challenges.
Review Summary
Terry N
VerifiedAugust 8, 2021 • Stayed at: A015, Loop: Loop A
Clean and quiet campground with more privacy than most NP campgrounds. Camp host was friendly.
Thomas V
VerifiedAugust 7, 2021 • Stayed at: A031, Loop: Loop A
Host was very nice and helpful. Lots of wildlife coming and going in the campground. We even had a deer steal watermelon from our picnic table.
Monica C
VerifiedAugust 7, 2021 • Stayed at: B015, Loop: Loop B
This site (15B) did not have a tent pad- as was advertised. We were able to change to another site with the campground host's help.
Nancy H
VerifiedJuly 30, 2021 • Stayed at: B020, Loop: Loop B
Enjoyed all the hikes/trails on the South Rim, especially Warner Point and Oak Flat Trail. Sunset Point is a must at day's end! The rangers were all very informative and helpful in determining which trails we could handle. The North Rim provided more awesome views of the canyon - just be prepared for unpaved roads. We enjoyed the North Vista trail - Exclamation Point is a must see!
Richard K
VerifiedJuly 28, 2021 • Stayed at: A025, Loop: Loop A
The campsite was ready for us at check-in time, clean, and semi-private. The camp host and other Rangers made their presence known. Drinking/handwashing water was available at each loop. There was no cell phone (T-Mobile) or internet coverage at A Loop.
Kylie D
VerifiedJuly 28, 2021 • Stayed at: A023, Loop: Loop A
The good: Nice spot! I'd definitely camp here again. Convenient to spots on the South Rim and very peaceful. Picnic table and metal campfire ring with grate for cooking (grate cannot be flipped off if not in use). Water available for bottle refill.
The bad: I've used a lot of drop toilets in my time, but these bathrooms were particularly smelly and full of flies — people kept leaving the doors open, I guess to air them out?, but it just let in more flies. No signs telling folks to shut the lid or doors. Also not much shade, most vegetation was scraggly and shoulder-height at best (nowhere to string up hammocks at most sites).
Theresa M
VerifiedJuly 27, 2021 • Stayed at: B016, Loop: Loop B
If you get a chance, visit the Black Canyon of the Gunnison. It is an amazing site and you won't be disappointed-it is spectacular!
Eric F
VerifiedJuly 27, 2021 • Stayed at: A022, Loop: Loop A
Sites were fairly close together and not well delineated. I was nice that bear boxes are available at each site. But it was nice to in the park.
Randall C
VerifiedJuly 25, 2021 • Stayed at: B006, Loop: Loop B
Campground and bathrooms were clean and well taken care of. Park was beautiful!
Caroline L
VerifiedJuly 24, 2021 • Stayed at: A001, Loop: Loop A
It was a great experience to be able to stay in the park! Being able to wake up early to go hiking and staying late in the evening to watch the sunset from Sunset View Point and see the animals come out as it cooled down was wonderful.
Location & Directions for Black Canyon of the Gunnison South Rim Campground
10346 Hwy. 347, Montrose, CO 81401 United States
Elevation: 2,518 ft
Getting There
The park is located approximately 250 mi (249.8 mi) southwest of Denver. The South Rim of Black Canyon of the Gunnison National Park is 15 mi (14.9 mi) east of Montrose, CO, via U.S. Hwy 50 and CO Hwy 347.
Highway access
The campground is accessible via U.S. Highway 50 and Colorado Highway 347, located approximately 15 miles west of Montrose, CO.
Policies & Rules
Arrival & departure
Check out time
11AM
General
- There are no water hookups or dump station at South Rim Campground.
- Cell phone reception is unreliable in the area.
- Bears frequent the area; all food must be kept in approved containers
- This is a high elevation facility (8,000 feet/2438m). Learn how to "Take it Easy at Altitude" and more on the park's Safety web page.
- Weather varies greatly from the canyon rim to the canyon floor; bring appropriate clothing
- Generator use is not permitted.
- There is NO wood collection or firewood sales in the park. Don't Move Firewood : Help protect our forests! Prevent the spread of tree-killing pests by obtaining firewood near your destination and burning it on-site. Moving firewood is illegal in some states.
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Last updated: October 19, 2026
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